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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

4.0 star property
Pet-friendly Helsinki hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art

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Exterior
Rooftop terrace
Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)
Lounge
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$267
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec

Explore the area

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Asema-Aukio 2, Helsinki, 00100
  • Place, Senate Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Finlandia Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Helsinki Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Helsinki (HEL-Vantaa)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Standard Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

Superior Twin Room (extra bed possibility)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Deep-soaking bath
Bidet
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Business Suite

Business Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (extra bed possibility)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Business Romance Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room (Extra Bed Possibility)

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior King Room - Extra Bed Possibility

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Helsinki

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki places you in the centre of Helsinki, connected to a shopping centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art and Ateneum Art Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, 10 Kerros, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and a snack bar/deli. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 4-property class Helsinki City Centre hotel include Helsinki Central Library Oodi and National Museum of Finland.

What's nearby

  • Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Senate Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Finlandia Hall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Helsinki Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kauppatori Market Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Rautatieasema Station - 2 min walk
  • Helsinki Central Station - 3 min walk
  • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vltava - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Olivia Central Station - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ooster - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪10. Kerros - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pino - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki

Pet-friendly Helsinki hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 7 meeting rooms available. A sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Helsinki hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 340 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1952
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers 340 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, bidets and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • Parking on site (EUR 32 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 10 Kerros

Things to do

  • Sauna
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 7 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1952
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: EUR 32 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki on 2 Dec 2025 start from AU$266.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yep, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki has a self car park for EUR 32 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

The closest beach to Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki is Hietaniemi Beach (1.9 km).

What makes Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary buffet breakfast is served weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

No, Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki?

Furry friends are welcome at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, with food and water bowls on offer.